Mr András Csépke has been appointed to the position of CEO of MÁV-START Co. as of 1 August 2015.

Mr Csépke has a degree in mechanical engineering, transport management and economic engineering. He has worked at the railway company since 1990 and started his career at the Traction Centre in Záhony, Hungary, where he rose through the professional ranks and completed his duties as Workshop Leader. Mr Csépke continued his work as the Head of the Regional Vehicle Maintenance Centre from 2005 in Debrecen, Hungary.

From 2008 Mr Csépke held the position of Head of the Vehicle Maintenance before becoming Deputy CEO, Technical Affairs and – as of 1 December 2011 – CEO of MÁV-GÉPÉSZET Co.

Mr Csépke was appointed Director of Operations on 1 December 2012 and Deputy CEO, Operations on 1 January 2015 at the integrated MÁV-START Co. He received the Silver Award for Railway Service in recognition of his work in 2011.

UIC expresses its warmest congratulations to Mr András Csépke on his appointment and conveys its very best wishes.

(Source: MÁV-START Co)